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Films Highlighting the Plight of Marginalized Communities

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about films that shed light on the struggles and experiences of marginalized communities.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which film, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, explores the themes of racial discrimination and identity through the lens of a young Indian boy?

  1. The Sixth Sense

  2. Unbreakable

  3. Split

  4. Glass


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Glass, Shyamalan weaves a complex narrative that delves into the psychological and emotional toll of discrimination on marginalized individuals.

In the film 'The Color Purple', directed by Steven Spielberg, which actress portrays the resilient protagonist Celie Harris?

  1. Whoopi Goldberg

  2. Oprah Winfrey

  3. Angela Bassett

  4. Cicely Tyson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Whoopi Goldberg's powerful performance as Celie Harris earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

Which critically acclaimed film by Mira Nair explores the lives of Indian immigrants in the United States, particularly their struggles with cultural identity and assimilation?

  1. Salaam Bombay!

  2. Mississippi Masala

  3. Monsoon Wedding

  4. The Namesake


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mississippi Masala is a poignant exploration of the challenges faced by Indian immigrants in America, capturing their longing for home and their attempts to find a sense of belonging.

In the 2016 film 'Moonlight', directed by Barry Jenkins, which actor portrays the protagonist Chiron at various stages of his life?

  1. Trevante Rhodes

  2. Ashton Sanders

  3. Alex Hibbert

  4. Mahershala Ali


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders, and Alex Hibbert portray Chiron as a young boy, a teenager, and a young adult, respectively, while Mahershala Ali plays his drug-addicted mother.

Which film, directed by Deepa Mehta, delves into the complexities of the Partition of India and its impact on the lives of women?

  1. Water

  2. Fire

  3. Earth

  4. 1947 Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Water is a powerful and moving film that sheds light on the plight of widows in India during the Partition, highlighting the social and cultural injustices they faced.

In the 2017 film 'Get Out', directed by Jordan Peele, what is the underlying theme that explores the racial tensions and power dynamics between African Americans and white Americans?

  1. Identity and Perception

  2. Social Commentary

  3. Horror and Suspense

  4. Political Satire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Get Out uses the horror genre to explore the complexities of racial identity and perception, challenging societal norms and stereotypes.

Which film, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, follows the journey of a young indigenous boy in Mexico as he grapples with poverty, discrimination, and a broken family?

  1. Roma

  2. Gravity

  3. Children of Men

  4. Y Tu Mamá También


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roma is a deeply personal and moving film that sheds light on the struggles faced by marginalized communities in Mexico, particularly indigenous peoples.

In the 2019 film 'Parasite', directed by Bong Joon-ho, what is the central theme that explores the stark contrast between the lives of the wealthy and the poor?

  1. Class Struggle

  2. Family Dynamics

  3. Social Inequality

  4. Economic Disparity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parasite is a thought-provoking film that delves into the complexities of class struggle and the widening gap between the rich and the poor in modern society.

Which film, directed by Ava DuVernay, tells the powerful story of an African American woman's journey through the criminal justice system?

  1. Selma

  2. 13th

  3. When They See Us

  4. A Wrinkle in Time


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

13th is a powerful documentary that examines the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution and its impact on mass incarceration.

In the film 'Moonlight', what is the name of the protagonist's drug-addicted mother?

  1. Paula

  2. Gloria

  3. Teresa

  4. Juanita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paula is Chiron's drug-addicted mother who struggles with her own demons and is unable to provide a stable home for her son.

Which film, directed by Spike Lee, explores the racial tensions and violence in Brooklyn, New York, during the 1980s?

  1. Do the Right Thing

  2. Malcolm X

  3. 25th Hour

  4. Inside Man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Do the Right Thing is a powerful and thought-provoking film that examines the racial tensions and conflicts that simmer beneath the surface of a Brooklyn neighborhood.

In the 2018 film 'Black Panther', directed by Ryan Coogler, what is the name of the fictional African nation where the story takes place?

  1. Wakanda

  2. Zamunda

  3. Narnia

  4. Atlantis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wakanda is a technologically advanced African nation hidden from the rest of the world, and it is the setting for the film Black Panther.

Which film, directed by Ang Lee, tells the story of a Taiwanese immigrant family's struggles to assimilate into American society?

  1. The Wedding Banquet

  2. Eat Drink Man Woman

  3. Sense and Sensibility

  4. Brokeback Mountain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wedding Banquet is a heartwarming and poignant film that explores the challenges faced by immigrant families as they navigate cultural differences and generational gaps.

In the 2017 film 'The Shape of Water', directed by Guillermo del Toro, what is the name of the mute janitor who falls in love with a captured sea creature?

  1. Elisa Esposito

  2. Giles

  3. Zelda Fuller

  4. Richard Strickland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elisa Esposito is the mute janitor who works at a government laboratory and forms an unlikely bond with a captured sea creature.

Which film, directed by Taika Waititi, follows the story of a young Maori boy who is taken from his family and placed in a boarding school?

  1. Boy

  2. Hunt for the Wilderpeople

  3. What We Do in the Shadows

  4. Thor: Ragnarok


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Boy is a heartwarming and humorous film that explores the challenges faced by indigenous communities in New Zealand, particularly the Maori people.

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